Novell GroupWise Presentations from BrainShare 2004

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Delivering Secure, Wireless Access to Mobile Employees with BlackBerry and Consilient2 for GroupWise
The typical BlackBerry user reports over 53 minutes in recovered downtime each workday by having secure access to corporate email and other enterprise applications that drive business value. BlackBerry and Consilient2 for GroupWise provide organizations with a competitive advantage in mobile user productivity. BlackBerry, the leading wireless enterprise solution, enables mobile users to stay connected to email and corporate data from an integrated phone and data handheld. Consilient2 makes it easy to connect GroupWise to BlackBerry. This session will show how the Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Prisons, Nintendo, Toyota Technical Centre and others, are reaping benefits from GroupWise on BlackBerry.

Session Benefits:

Learn more about BlackBerry mobile productivity solutions.

Find out how Consilient2 makes it easy to extend GroupWise to the BlackBerry platform.

See how major organizations are using GroupWise on BlackBerry to increase user productivity.

Implementing GroupWise 6.5 at Auburn University
Auburn University began in 1856 with 80 students and a faculty of six. Today Auburn is the largest university in Alabama, with an enrollment of approximately 22,000. This session will provide a look at Auburn's GroupWise 6.5 installation for a total of 35,000 faculty, staff and students. Learn about the project design, how it was scaled for a large scale hosted network, and benefits of fault tolerant web messaging with Novell iChain.

Session Benefits:

Find out about a large GroupWise 6.5 deployment in a university environment.

Learn more regarding GroupWise design in a large-scale hosted network.

With the recent deluge of viruses and other security vulnerabilities, many organizations with Microsoft Exchange are now considering a change to other messaging systems such as Novell GroupWise. Novacoast worked with Heritage Oaks Bank to convert their systems from Microsoft Exchange 5.5 to GroupWise 6.5. This migration resulted in a more stable, secure, and reliable environment with a surprisingly fast return on investment. Learn more about Heritage Oaks Bank's migration to GroupWise 6.5.

Session Benefits:

Learn security weaknesses of Microsoft Exchange as a messaging platform.

An Application Programming Interface (API) is the methodology that enables a programmer to make requests of an operating system or other applications. This session will provide basic instruction on using the GroupWise Object API. Participants will gain an understanding of the overall structure of the API and how it can be used to access information in GroupWise. This session will also cover the use of trusted applications within the Object API; administratively accessing account information without a password. The session format will allow each participant to have hands-on experience developing an Object API application using Visual Basic. Individual help and handouts will be provided.

A Custom 3rd-Party Object (C3PO) can extend the GroupWise environment. C3POs can access and manipulate the GroupWise data store through the GroupWise Object Application Programming Interface (API). The combination of C3POs and Object API provides a powerful framework to open the GroupWise system to third-party development. This session will provide instructions on the basic use of GroupWise C3POs. Participants will learn about the overall structure of a C3PO and its use in programmatically manipulating the GroupWise Client interface and intercepting GroupWise Client commands and events. The C3PO Wizard, used for creating basic C3PO frameworks, will also be covered. The session format will allow each participant to have hands-on experience developing several C3POs using Visual Basic.

Session Benefits:

Gain a solid understanding of GroupWise programming concepts.

Understand what can be done with GroupWise C3POs.

Learn how to use the C3PO Wizard.

Type: Developer Hands-On

Glade Monson

Developer Services Engineer,

Novell, Inc.

DHO340

(no download)

Developing Novell GroupWise Solutions with Advansys Formativ

Advansys Formativ is a product suite that allows organizations to customize Novell GroupWise with some valuable features. Formativ provides a wide range of ready-to-use and customized GroupWise enhancements. This session will show developers how to save time and money using the Formativ framework. Attendees will learn how to add custom views and forms to GroupWise with the new visual forms designer and integrate GroupWise with applications. Without writing any code, learn how to add GroupWise toolbar buttons, menus and integrate with GroupWise events.

Session Benefits:

Learn how to transform Novell GroupWise into an application solutions platform.

The next era of Novell collaboration solutions begins in 2004, with the Sequoia release of GroupWise. Novell's various collaboration technologies are being rolled into a single, powerful solution. This session will discuss how GroupWise will provide real-time collaboration, application linking, and collaborative application functionality in 2004 and beyond.

Session Benefits:

Understand the value of investing in GroupWise.

Discover the functionality of the newest GroupWise release.

Find out how Novell collaboration technologies are uniting in Sequoia.

The purpose of this session is to address those attendees that are either new to the concept of retaining records or are now considering doing so to meet legislative, regulatory or management needs. This session will explain how to overcome challenges related to records retention with GroupWise. Discussion will revolve around the need for a messaging policy and offers tips, points of suggestion and discuss what can happen if a messaging policy is not in place.

Session Benefits:

Discover the importance of records retention in your organization.

Understand some of the dynamics of building a messaging policy.

Learn how to plan your messaging policy implementation.

Type: Introductions, Overviews & Futures

Lindsey Johnstone

System Administrator,

City of Seattle

TUT103

(no download)

Hands-On: GroupWise 6.5 Migration

GroupWise is one of Novell's collaboration and messaging tools. Features of the latest GroupWise release include secure instant messaging, expanded mobile-access capabilities, enhanced administrative tools, and increased ability to integrate GroupWise with other systems. If you want to migrate to GroupWise 6.5, but aren't sure how to get started, this lab is for you. Learn how to plan, prepare, and proceed with a migration from GroupWise 5.x to 6.5.

A component of GroupWise, GroupWise Messenger offers organizations collaborative instant messaging functionality delivered as a secure, manageable, business-class resource. GroupWise Messenger is integrated with other Novell products to make it even easier to manage collaborative instant messaging. This session will discuss the new instant messaging module from Novell, including installation, security, client distribution, message archiving, and more.

Novell Identity Manager 2 (formerly Novell DirXML) makes it possible to share directory-based data with other directories, databases, and applications. This session will describe the functionality of the GroupWise Identity Manager driver in detail. It will explain how Identity Manager 2 can be used to automate provisioning and administration of GroupWise systems. Attendees will also learn about meta-directories and see a basic GroupWise Identity Manager installation.

Session Benefits:

See how Identity Manager 2 can be configured with GroupWise.

Learn best practices for implementing Identity Manager with GroupWise.

See an actual demonstration of installing Identity Manager 2 with GroupWise.

Email is evolving to become more than just an Internet communication tool. Email is increasingly recognized as a source of legal documentation, and email archiving has been mandated by government. As a result, organizations are learning the importance of email archiving. With current email storage practices focused on backup tapes and personal desktop archives, recovering email for legal discovery is a difficult task. This session will address GroupWise storage and email archiving and identify best practices for email retention management. Attendees will learn about tools available to help meet email storage requirements, reduce storage costs, minimize legal risks, and boost productivity.

Get your feet wet with Linux and protect GroupWise from spam and viruses using GWAVIX. In this session you will learn how to deploy GWAVIX on a Linux server and configure it to protect a GroupWise server running on any OS, with little or no Linux knowledge or experience.

Computer viruses, spam, confidentiality leaks, and inappropriate content is having a serious impact on your mail systems. Mobile workers, laptops, webmail and Instant Messaging all pose challenges to traditional Firewall security. Recent studies indicate that 1 out of every 212 email messages contains a virus and that spam now outnumbers legitimate email on the Internet. GWAVA is the only security solution for GroupWise capable of scanning Internal as well as External e-mail. Come see why more GroupWise sites use GWAVA then all other alternatives combined in order to closely monitor your employees' GroupWise usage, keep junk mail and viruses out of your GroupWise system while at the same time keeping confidential information confidential.

In light of the hightened awareness and issues regarding computer security email security continues to be at the top of many organizations list. Most organizations fail to realize the magnitude of their exposure and just how vulnerable they really are. In this session, participants will see real world examples and comparisons of Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise. Demonstrations will be shown on live servers. All of the tools and utilities used in this session will be run on Linux. Participants will get hands on information to take back to their employers and clients.

Session Benefits:

Learn how to perform a security assessment on your e-mail system.

Learn current e-mail protection techniques.

Understand the strengths of GroupWise and how it can benefit your organization.

Type: Technical Tutorials

Dan Elder
Enterprise Security Engineer,
Novacoast

Eron Howard
Manager of Development Services,
Novacoast

TUT240

(no download)

Best Practices for Configuring GroupWise on SUSE Linux

This session will discuss planning, installing, and maintaining GroupWise on the SUSE Linux platform, as well as demonstrate an actual installation of GroupWise in this environment. RPMs and other issues specific to GroupWise installations on Linux will be discussed. Attendees will be able to learn lessons resulting from a GroupWise implementation on Linux at a major pharmaceutical company.

GroupWise WebAccess enables organizations to extend GroupWise messaging and collaboration to users on the Web. This session will present GroupWise WebAccess tips, tricks and troubleshooting techniques. Presenters will also show tips for optimizing WebAccess for failover and redundancy, and customizing WebAccess for your environment.

GroupWise WebAccess enables organizations to extend GroupWise messaging and collaboration to users on the Web. WebAccess supports browser clients, wireless devices, and the new GroupWise cross-platform client. This session will demonstrate how to configure stable WebAccess agents, configure regionalized agents, enable SSL on a Web server, and protect all WebAccess clients from virus attacks. During this session, attendees will learn how to improve their WebAccess administration performance, and improve the WebAccess user experience. Prerequisite: This session requires a strong familiarity with Novell GroupWise, and NetWare.

Session Benefits:

Learn how to set up a stable and secure GroupWise WebAccess environment.

Migrating business applications to Linux can be a critical success factor in migrating to the Linux platform. This session will discuss planning and installing Linux-based business applications. An actual case study will be the center of discussion. Presenters will highlight a Linux installation, in addition to an important business solution. Specific Novell Nterprise Linux Services component issues will be presented, as well as integration options with Novell GroupWise, eDirectory, and ZENworks. Attendees will learn about expected returns on investment and lessons learned from lead Novell engineers.

Session Benefits:

Discover how to integrate business solutions in the Novell Linux environment.

Learn how to prepare a Linux platform for critical business applications.

This session will provide practical advice on how administrators can successfully defend their email servers against common spamming practices and preemptively fight the newest deceptive spam-cloaking ploys. Attendees will learn how to use email security tools and where to get them. Expert panelists from various industries will share their experiences and lessons learned, and will recommend solutions based on organizations' specific needs.

Session Benefits:

Evaluate the most attractive email vulnerabilities for intruders.

Learn how to use email firewall security tools to prevent unauthorized access to critical systems.

Novell GroupWise provides organizations with unparalleled messaging and collaboration services. Guaranteeing constant access to these services can be critical to the success of your organization. In a clustered implementation, systems administrators can be sure that GroupWise will be available to users whenever they need it. This session will teach how to plan and implement GroupWise in a cluster. All GroupWise components will be presented, including WebAccess, Apache and Tomcat. Attendees will learn tips and tricks for clustering GroupWise from two expert consultants. Prerequisite: Attendees need a strong knowledge of GroupWise and a basic knowledge of clustering.

Session Benefits:

Learn how to cluster a GroupWise system.

Discover how to achieve continuous uptime for messaging and collaboration.

Many organizations have realized the cost savings of migrating from Microsoft Exchange to Novell GroupWise. Once the decision is made, the next step is to implement the actual migration. This session will show attendees the migration of a Microsoft Exchange messaging environment to Novell GroupWise 6.5. Demonstrations will include a look at the co-existence of the two environments, the preferred migration tools, and Novell Consulting's best practices. The presentation will focus highlight the scenarios for messaging migration on different operating system platforms including NetWare and Linux.

Session Benefits:

Watch the demonstration of a live migration from Microsoft Exchange to Novell GroupWise.

Look at competitive comparisons of Exchange and GroupWise.

Learn best practices for migrating to GroupWise on different platforms.

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt data for transmission over the Internet. This session will discuss how to secure communication in Novell GroupWise with SSL encryption. Attendees will learn how to use various combinations of MTA, POA, Client, and WebAccess transfer agents with encrypted messages. The session will also demonstrate how to set up GroupWise for SSL, and use Novell Certificate Server to mint security certificates.

Session Benefits:

Learn how to add 128-bit encryption to GroupWise messages.

Discover how to use the Internet as a secure WAN link for GroupWise systems.

GEE Whiz has become the leading "Native" GroupWise GWIA and NetMail Anti-SPAM solution that runs directly on NetWare. Version 2.0 also supports GroupWise and NetMail on LINUX and Microsoft Windows Server. GEE Whiz removes 97% of SPAM before it enters GroupWise and NetMail systems with an innovative combination of Bayesian, Real-time Blackhole Lists, and Spam Assassin filtering. Attendees will learn how to optimize GEE Whiz SPAM Assassin, Bayesian Filtering, Whitelists, Blacklists, RBLs and advanced management strategies and see a preview of some of the new "user configurable" options in the Enterprise Version. Attendees may be eligible to win a $2,500.00 US Gold Egg as part of Omni's "GOOD AS GOLD" BrainShare promotion. See us at Booth G230 for promotion details.

Session Benefits:

Learn to deploy the leading NetWare, GroupWise GWIA and native NetMail anti-SPAM solution.

Provide advanced users with the ability to manage their own SPAM settings from a browser.

Enter to win a $2,500.00 Gold Bar as part of Omni's "Good as Gold" BrainShare promotion.

eControl delivers "ZERO Rights" help desk user management, user self service, and account creation options for Novell eDirectory/NDS, GroupWise, NetMail, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Active Directory and Lotus Notes systems * from a browser. eControl secures networks by removing ALL trustee assignments from help desk operators. eControl replaces ConsoleOne and other tools for standard user management tasks. This advanced session will show how to configure eControl "ZERO Rights" services to deliver a secure Web-based platform for managing user accounts. Attendees may be eligible to win a $2,500.00 US gold egg as part of Omni's "GOOD AS GOLD" BrainShare promotion. Visit booth G230 for further details on this promotion.

Session Benefits:

Learn how to secure networks by completely removing trustee assignments from help desk operators.

Find out how to configure eControl to enable users to self-administer passwords and other account information.

Enter to win a $2,500.00 Gold Bar as part of Omni's "Good as Gold" BrainShare promotion.

Type: Technical Tutorials

Aldo Zanoni

Director of Customer Services,

Omni-TS

TUT394

(no download)

Implementing eControl: Help Desk User Managment and Self Service

Learn how to deploy and configure Guinevere's advanced security software for GroupWise. This highly technical session will cover the installation and configuration of Guinevere's anti-virus, anti-spam, signature and other features. A nuts and bolts session delivered by Michael Bell, himself, that should not be missed!